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Volume of Pyramids: Fluctuating Height InteractiveVolume of Pyramids: Fluctuating Height Interactive
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CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Interactives
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Duration
45 mins
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Volume of Pyramids: Fluctuating Height

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The height of a pyramid may change, but the usefulness of the interactive will not. Learners drag the apex of a pyramid to change its height. They then answer a set of challenge questions designed to investigate how changing the dimensions of a pyramid affects its volume.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

volume formulas, volume of pyramids

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the tutorial review questions as homework

Classroom Considerations

  • Instructors may need to set up a free log-in account
  • Ideally, individuals have experience applying the volume formula for pyramids

Pros

  • Includes an embedded YouTube video that covers the material
  • Provides some hints for the challenge questions

Cons

  • Interactive does not specifically relate to the challenge questions

Common Core

7.G.B.6 HSA-SSE.A.1.b HSG-GMD.A.1 HSG-GMD.A.3

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